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Central Organization for Modernization of Workshops

October 20, 2022

The Railway Ministry recently announced the closure of Central Organization for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW), with effect from 1st December 2022. Key facts The Central Organization for Modernisation of Workshops (COFMOW) is a centre of excellence under the Indian Railways. ..

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What is National Credit Framework?

October 20, 2022

The draft of the 1st National Credit Framework has been released for public consultation. Key facts The draft National Credit Framework or NCrF was recently released by the Union Ministry of Education. It is a framework, under the 2020 National ..

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Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA)

October 19, 2022

The Indian Government recently disbanded the Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) that was set up to investigate the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Key facts Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) was set up in 1998 for two years ..

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PM Modi distributes PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards

October 18, 2022

On October 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the distribution of the PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards in Gujarat. Key facts As the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi launched the Mukhyamantri Amrutam (MA) scheme in the year 2012 to ..

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What is Kati Bihu?

October 18, 2022

Kati Bihu is being observed in Assam on October 18, 2022. Key facts Kati Bihu is one of the three Bihu celebrated in Assam, with the other two being Bhogali or Magh Bihu (celebrated on January 13 or 14) and ..

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India’s first indigenously-made aluminium freight train rake

October 18, 2022

The Indian Railways recently flagged off the first indigenously-made aluminium goods train rake in Odisha. Key facts The aluminium goods train was jointly developed by Besco Limited Wagon Division and aluminium major Hindalco. It is developed based on the designs ..

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Official Language Committee’s Recommendations

October 14, 2022

The 11th volume of the Official Language Committee was submitted to President Murmu in September 2022. Key facts The committee recommended using Hindi as a medium of instruction in IITs, IIMs and central universities in Hindi-speaking states. High Courts in ..

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What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

October 14, 2022

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

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Exercise PowerEX-2022

October 13, 2022

CERT-In and Power-CSIRTs recently organized the cybersecurity exercise called PowerEX. Key facts Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX” was designed and organized jointly by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and Power-CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector). The CERT-In ..

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NASSCOM Responsible AI Hub and Resource Kit

October 13, 2022

The NASSCOM has launched the Responsible AI Hub and resource kit to support the responsible adoption of the artificial intelligence. Key facts National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) has collaborated with industry partners like Microsoft, Tata Consultancy Services ..

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